SB.8 Tools & Processes Of Timbers, Metals & Polymers

Question 1

Before sawing & cutting

Answer 1

Mark out cutting lines
Clamp material securely or hold in vice to prevent movement
Drag saw backwards to create a nick which marks starting point

Question 2

Wasting

Answer 2

Process of removing unrequired mat by cutting sections off a larger piece

Question 3

Sawing & cutting: Rip/cross-cut saw

Answer 3

For cutting wood along or across grain
For: timber

Question 4

Sawing & cutting: Tenon saw

Answer 4

Cutting shallow lines into small pieces of wood
For: timber

Question 5

Sawing & cutting: Coping saw

Answer 5

Cutting curved lines through thin material
For: timber, plastic & thin metal

Question 6

Sawing & cutting: Junior hacksaw

Answer 6

Fine toothed for cutting hard materials such as metal & plastic pipes
For: metal & plastic

Question 7

See images for what saws look like

Question 8

Sawing & cutting: Jig saw

Answer 8

Handheld power tool for making straight or curved cuts. Has narrow, reciprocating blade
For: timber, metal, plastics

Question 9

Sawing & cutting: Sander

Answer 9

Consists of a wheel or pad, covered w abrasive paper. The wheel or pad soins or oscillates rapidly to remove waste material
For: timber

Question 10

Sawing & cutting: Router

Answer 10

Handheld router cuts a shape by moving it through the material. Mat secured on cutting bed so only router moves
For: timber, plastic

Question 11

Sawing & cutting: Planer

Answer 11

For shaping & smoothening by slicing off thin shavings of wood. Planing should follow direction of wood grain
For: timber

Question 12

What are chisels

Answer 12

Hand tools used for carving, chipping, paring & cutting to shape wood. The long blade often has bevelled edge.
A carpenter will hit handle of chisel w mallet to create cutting force

Question 13

Drilling: countersink bit

Answer 13

Cuts slightly larger hole to allow the head of the screw to sit flush or just below the surface of the material

Question 14

Drilling: Flat bit

Answer 14

Wide, flat blade used for cutting larger diameter holes

Question 15

Drilling: Hole saw

Answer 15

Cylindrical metal blade to cut bigger holes in timber, metal or plastic

Question 16

Drilling: Centre punch

Answer 16

Used on metal to create a tiny mark or dent on surface. Helps to guide a drill & prevent drift

Question 17

Drilling: bradawl

Answer 17

Marking & making holes accurately before drilling or screwing

Question 18

Drilling: Twist bit

Answer 18

For creating holes in timber, metal, plastic

Question 19

See images for what drills look like

Question 20

What is abrading

Answer 20

Scraping or wearing away by friction

Question 21

Abrading: wet & dry paper

Answer 21

An abrasive paper w a waterproof backing to allow use w water. Very smooth finish

Question 22

Abrading: rasp

Answer 22

A corse file w individual teeth for shaping wood. Produces a rough surface which will need sanding

Question 23

Abrading: file

Answer 23

Hand tool used to remove fine amounts of mat. Available in diff shapes & coarseness for range of surfaces

Question 24

Abrading: sandpaper

Answer 24

Sheets of paper coated w an abrasive surface ranging from coarse to fine. Rubbed against surface to shape & smootj

Question 25

See images for what abrading tools look like

Question 26

Machine tools: belt sander

Answer 26

Long length of abrasive paper rotates. Workpiece can be pressed up against the abrasive surface to sand or to remove thick surfaces sa old paint

Question 27

Machine tools: Band saw

Answer 27

A long continuous blade stretched between two wheels. They can be used for very large cuts or w a finer blade for cutting curves & shapes

Question 28

Machine tools: pillar drill

Answer 28

Drill table is adjustable & a depth stop can be fitted to ensure holes are drilled to predetermined depth. Usually drills at 90degrees. Quick & accurate

Question 29

Turning

Answer 29

Lathes commonly used for turning timbers or metals at speed. Whilst mat is spinning, a tool can be held against it to cut, sand & reform evenly around object.